Neighbours is an Australian television soap opera. It was first broadcast on the Seven Network on 18 March 1985. It was created by TV executive Reg Watson, who proposed the idea of making a show that focused on realistic stories and portrayed adults and teenagers who talk openly and solve their problems together. Seven decided to commission the show following the success of Watson's Sons and Daughters, which aired on the network. Although successful in Melbourne, Neighbours underperformed in the Sydney market and struggled for months before Seven cancelled it. The show was immediately bought by rival network Ten. After taking over production of the show, the new network had to build replica sets because Seven destroyed the originals to prevent its rival from obtaining them. Ten began screening Neighbours on 20 January 1986, taking off where the previous series left off and commencing with episode 171. Neighbours has since become the longest running drama series in Australian television and in 2005, it was inducted collectively into the Logie Hall of Fame. On 11 January 2011, Neighbours moved to Ten's new digital channel, Eleven.
The show's storylines concern the domestic and professional lives of the people who live and work in Erinsborough, a fictional suburb of Melbourne, Victoria. The series primarily centres around the residents of Ramsay Street, a short cul-de-sac, and its neighbouring areas, the Lassiters complex, which includes a bar, hotel, cafe, news office and park. Neighbours began with three families created by Watson – the Ramsays, the Robinsons and the Clarkes. Watson said that he wanted to show three families who are friends living in a small street. The Robinsons and the Ramsays had a long history and were involved in an ongoing rivalry. Pin Oak Court, in Vermont South, is the real cul-de-sac that has doubled for Ramsay Street since 1985. All of the houses featured are real and the residents allow Neighbours to shoot external scenes in their gardens. The interior scenes are filmed at the Global Television studios in Forest Hill.

Joel and Toadie try to upgrade their image so they can get into 'Foxies', an upmarket club. Felicity asks her dad if Bill can make them a new coffee table after the fire. Joe doesn't want to encourage her crush on Bill and is quite capable of making the table himself. Meanwhile, Damien pressures Amy to tell Lance the truth.

Felicity's embarrassment is worsened when she tells Bill to call the job off and he responds by telling her he has a girlfriend. Paul and Tad throw a party, which gets out of hand. Meanwhile, Susan helps Teresa move into No. 32 and notices the strain she's under.

Tad's life hangs in the balance as Karl diagnoses alcoholic poisoning while they await the ambulance. Harold suspects Paul is involved, but Paul can't shed any light on the affair. Meanwhile, Lyn takes Michelle to price second hand guitars as Joe tries to mend the bridges with Felicity.

Harold, Paul, Toadie and Tad come to terms with Tad's ordeal, but vow to not tell Barry and Coral. Meanwhile, Joel, Toadie and Steph pull off their darts scam at Lou's pub, and Lance suggests Amy see a Doctor about her health.

Amy is in serious denial when Anne suggests she do a home test. Meanwhile, Geri and Libby trick Pat into an admission about her affair with the mayor. Now that they have the story - who will get the credit?

Toadie and Joel's scam continues - they meet Dione and Vanessa who believe wholeheartedly they are a lawyer and Argentinian soccer player. Libby is exasperated at Geri's attempt to get the byline on the major story.

Tad is sceptical about Paul's vow to stop worshipping Felicity. Tad confides in Susan about his adoption. They later discuss the pros and cons of looking for his real parents. Meanwhile, Amy is in denial about the result of the pregnancy test.

Amy admits the baby belongs to Damien. Anne is furious as she learns about Amy's affair. Toadie and Joel invite the 'rich' girls Dione and Vanessa to an authentic 'Argentinian' dinner at their place. The girls later suggest the boys take them on a date to the very expensive Lanzini's restaurant. The boys however don't realise the girls are onto their scam and are taking them for a ride.

Felicity has had it with Lou's attitude towards her family and hatches a plan with Paul. Libby is furious when the story on the mayor is printed with Geri's name above hers. Libby's annoyance at Drew's indifference bubbles to the surface.

Toadie and Joel are anxious about their upcoming date with the girls at Lanzini's. Stephanie reveals the mysteries of poker to them and they have a quiet night at home. Harold prepares for the Erinsborough cricket match. Bill has an inspiring day at a design seminar and Lyn organises the opening day of the salon.

Joe learns he owns a section of Karl's land and wants to claim it. The Scullys fall out with The Kennedys. Paul and Harold decide to take up judo, but keep it a secret and Felicity Finds Michelle's stash of Paul's belongings and the spell books.

Paul desperately wants to be friends with Felicity. Michelle thinks her love spell on Paul is working when he pays her some attention. Meanwhile, Lyn and Susan hatch a plan to stop their husbands feuding.

The ban on intimacy continues in the Scully household. Lyn is sure Joe is keeping something from her. Karl is furious when he learns Libby isn't going overseas and that he has lost money on her non-refundable ticket.

Toadie and Joel plan a scheme to avoid paying for their meal at their date at Lanzini's. Libby gets hooked on motorbikes after a ride with Steph. Amy finally tells Lance they should break up, but doesn't provide a reason. Anne accidentally spills the beans about Damien, and Lance is furious that she didn't tell him sooner.

Lou bails Toadie and Joel out of their bill at Lanzini's - at a price. Anne tries to mend the bond with her brother, but he feels she put loyalty to Amy before her loyalty to him. Meanwhile, Harold and Paul turn up for their first judo lesson, only to learn Teresa has signed up as well.

Tad makes contact with his adoptive parents, in order to get their permission to search for his real parents. Meanwhile, Joe reveals his building plans and Anne's worst fears come true when Bill is offered an apprenticeship from Greg Mast.

Anne can't understand why Amy said no to Damien's proposal. Dione and Joel meet again and decide to stay completely honest with each other. Julia learns of Lance's heartbreak and gently tells him they shouldn't see each other any more.

Lou arranges a meeting with Louise's teacher to discuss her reluctance to go to school. Harold commences his training course to take over Grease Monkeys, and Lance finds a sympathetic ear in Stephanie.

Libby realises Drew has found the photo of Darren in her wallet. Lyn is tired of Joe interfering in her business affairs with Ivan. Meanwhile, Tad receives a call from the AIS with news of his biological parents.

Felicity continues her prank trying to make Paul think her father is a tyrant. Tad returns from the AIS meeting distraught. Meanwhile, Amy is still not ready to tell Damien he's about to become a father, despite Anne's urging.

Anne tries to mend bridges with Lance, but he still feels betrayed. Bill and Anne are pleased that they will have three more months before Bill has to leave Erinsborough to start his new apprenticeship.

Anne is devastated when Bill tells her he is leaving not in three months, but in one week. Lance is unaware that Amy has rejected Damien's marriage proposal and is furious. Meanwhile, when Libby and Drew inspect an apartment for a story, they come across a set of keys - will they borrow them for the night?

Karl is furious when he learns Joe has been to the land titles office and decides to keep fighting Joe over the land. Meanwhile, Libby realises Drew isn't quite the stick in the mud she initially thought, after he steals the keys to the apartment and they stay the night.

As Paul and Felicity help prepare for the opening of Grease Monkeys, Paul misinterprets their friendship and thinks he may have a chance with Felicity after all. Despite some small hiccups, Harold thinks the opening of Grease Monkeys went well, though Rob McCredie, the boss's son disagress - it was the worst opening he has ever seen.

The land dispute between the Scullys and Kennedys continues. Toadie arranges a limo to take the gang to Luna Park for Bill's send off. At the party, the gang get sentimental and pledge to stay friends forever.

In their last moments together Bill and Anne decide to maintain a long distance relationship. The time has come for Bill to wave goodbye to family and friends as he heads off to North Queensland. Alone at home, having just said goodbye to Bill, Anne is devastated and finally understands the reality of the separation.

Libby gives up her wild girl's night. Steph is concerned Lance may be falling to pieces after Amy's farewell. Meanwhile, Tad and Paul persuade Felicity to sneak out with them to see Deejay Scalp - a UK celebrity DJ.

Drew discovers Libby has been secretly writing a novel. Anne decides to apply to transfer to Dawber where she can be closer to Bill. Meanwhile, Michelle and her taunters are forced into a meeting with Susan.

Libby accepts Drew's proposal and wants her parents to be the first to know, but getting them together proves difficult. Bill calls Susan, worried he hasn't heard from Anne. Dione catches Joel and Carrie kissing in the pool.

Despite wanting a quiet farewell, an impromptu party begins for Anne. Dione is furious with Joel. Anne surprises Bill at the train station - he is stunned to learn that she has chosen to come and live with him.

Drew and Libby realise everyone wants to be involved in their wedding plans. Joe decides to get to the bottom of the mystery caller. Meanwhile, Susan is faced with the difficult situation of disciplining Michelle after she broke Cecile's arm.

Michelle confides in Joel about her problems at school. Lyn loses her temper at work when a parent talks about the 'awful Michelle Scully'. Meanwhile, Steph, Toadie and Lance see Joel is carrying a wounded heart after being dumped by Dione.

Fed up with having no help around the house, Lyn goes on strike. Meanwhile, Tad is over the moon - he begins hanging out with Simone after Paul dumps her and he is optimistic about finding his natural mother.

Lance rips his pants at the ball. An off-the-cuff remark by Libby to Geri about wanting to get married to Drew right away leads Drew to question her intentions. Meanwhile, Tad confuses Simone when he avoids kissing her.

Tad's secret is revealed. Geri proposes a cash-for-comments scam at the station. Toadie and Lance have a new-found respect for Harold. Meanwhile, Tad finally confronts Rachel - he is sure she is his mother.

Lyn learns from Ivan's wife Katrina that he has left town avoiding his creditors. Joe is disappointed in Flick's continuous lies, despite her attempts to tell Joe she and Tad are just friends. Flick and Tad decide to tell Joe they are an item, as a joke. Tess and Brendan spend an impromptu day together and Tess finds she enjoyed herself. Later a goodbye kiss turns passionate.

Relations between Teresa and Brendan are improving rapidly, leading Steph and Libby to voice their disapproval. When Susan and Libby decide to try their hand at quilt-making, it soon turns into disaster when Libby spills water on the quilt.

While Lance and Steph plan a swim, they become involved in a fight with some local larrikins. Lance puts his new-found judo skills into practice. Drew tells Lance he seems to have gotten over Amy since he has been hanging out with Steph, but Lance protests they are just good friends. Drew disbelieves. Lyn approaches Geri about potential radio 'plugs' when she hears on-air comments about her rival salon. Geri suggests she would be more than happy to broadcast favourable comments - for a price.

After initially refusing involvement in Geri's 'services for comments' scam, Lyn begrudgingly offers her some free hair treatments when she hears Geri plugging her competition on-air. Tad's kissing lessons from Felicity are put to the test when Simone returns from holidays. Later, Joe spots Tad and Simone kissing on the street, and thinking Tad and Felicity are an item, asks him to fess up. How will Tad get out of this one?

Tad and Flick's scam is threatened when Tad is made to confess to Joe that he is two-timing Felicity. Joe tries to maintain his sham of leaving for work everyday, despite the fact he has no job. He is embarrassed when Connie and Henry put a deposit on a computer for the girls, expecting him to pay the balance. Later, Joe learns he has got a job, but his cover is blown when a sub-contractor arrives on his doorstep demanding payment for work.

Connie and Henry are shocked and disturbed to learn about Joe's financial difficulties. Lance becomes concerned about Toadie's scam to let out the spare room to the backpacker trade. When the gorgeous Adrienne arrives and plays on Toadie's infatuation, matters become worse as Toadie offers a discount on the rent. Brendan and Tess enjoy a spontaneous intimate dinner together and afterwards, when his car won't start, Tess offers Brendan the couch to stay overnight. This is strange yet familiar territory - spending the night under the same roof.

Joel arrives home to discover No. 30 has become a backpacker's hostel and is not pleased - however, given the dire rent situation, he reluctantly agrees. Toadie is hurt when Adrienne leaves without paying rent and has taken Steph's hairdryer. It's a close call when Lou arrives to collect the rent and finds a strange backpacker in the house, but the boys tell him he is friend of Joel's from overseas. Geri denies she is involved in a radio kickbacks scheme, despite the fact she is driving a zippy new sports car. When Libby learns of this, she vows to put an end to Geri's conniving ways.

Tad and Felicity argue - he is dissatisfied with her attempts to win him Simone back and threatens to come clean to Joe about their 'pretend' relationship. Felicity begs him not to - Joe would kill her if he found out she had lied to him again. Their argument is cut short by a call from the adoption agency, informing Tad they have located his real mother. Geri is set to get her comeuppance when Libby and Toadie expose her.

Michelle still battles the friendship war at school with Cecile, despite Felicity promising to keep an eye on her. In an impressive 'showdown' with Cecile, Michelle stands her ground and wins a new friend - Bianca. Libby catches Geri out when Lyn admits she provided Geri with free services for positive on-air comments about her business. When Libby takes a photograph of Geri and her broken-down car, to accompany her story, Geri is forced to admit defeat.

Felicity is racked with guilt after Joe finally withdraws from her almost completely. Paul arrives home to some surprises - Felicity is in Tad's arms, but it's not what it looks like and Paul sees Felicity is upset over the problems with Joe. Paul discovers Tad was dating Simone and now Felicity, the love of his life is dating an older boy - Sean. Along with all this, Tad kissed Felicity - it's all too much to take in.

Tearful farewells are in store when Connie and Henry decide to leave, as they are proving too much of a financial burden on Lyn and Joe. Steph has stern words with Felicity, and tells her to take a long look at herself because she thinks Flick is spoilt. Meanwhile, Dione tells Joel to stop harassing her.

Toadie and Lance get rid of the male backpackers to make way for the female ones Joel has gone to fetch, but it turns into a disaster when the girls' boyfriends arrive, expecting free board. Libby is faced with a rude shock when she tallies up the anticipated cost of the wedding - Karl will not be pleased. Libby and Drew are forced to compromise about their ideal wedding - Drew wanted it in a church, while Libby has seen a classy reception venue. Joel tries to make amends with Dione after she reluctantly agrees to go out with him.

Libby finally decides to tell Karl what the bill for the wedding will be - $20,000. Karl hides his shock, but embarks on a mission to cut costs. Susan tells him to stop being miserly - Libby wants a lavish wedding and that's what she'll get. Drew tells Libby his mother wants him to wear a kilt for the wedding and Libby loves the idea. Lou is granted special permission to sit his driving test in his office at the pub. Brendan returns from overseas and Tess is happy to see him. A night out leads to a passionate kiss and Teresa asking Brendan to stay the night.

Tensions continue between Joe and Felicity. Sean questions whether he and Flick should continue their relationship. Finally Joe comes to the party and agrees to meet Sean and take their relationship into consideration. Tad finally convinces Simon that his feelings are real. Tad receives a letter from his estranged mother and arranges to meet her. Teresa confesses to Susan that things are going well with Brendan, but that she was reluctant to tell Susan, for fear of disapproval.

Tad finally meets his natural mother, however the meeting is met with a mixed bag of emotions. Tad eventually asks Rachel the question she had been dreading - why did she give him up for adoption? The truth proves a bitter pill for Tad to swallow. Meanwhile, Felicity confides in Paul about her concerns for her relationship with Sean. Paul is uncomfortable as he still burns a candle for her.

Merridy convinces Lou to take driving lessons, but he doesn't take too well to the driving instructor, Mrs Richards. Sean attends his first dinner at the Scully household, but it doesn't go well. He inadvertently makes Michelle cry and leaves after an argument with Joe. Felicity accuses Joe of making no effort to welcome Sean. Meanwhile, bickering relatives set to ruin Libby and Drew's wedding plans. Drew playfully suggests they elope, but just how serious is he?

The idea of eloping grows more and more attractive to Libby and Drew, even to the point where they investigate secret honeymoon destinations. Susan and Karl meanwhile become self-conscious about their involvement in Libby and Drew's wedding plans, and decide to pull back and let the lovebirds plan their special day. Lance and Toadie both develop a crush on Steph and vie for her attention.

Joel is upset when he learns Dione had dinner with Marcus and decides to confront her. Dione tells Joel that she is keen to see other people and reminds him that his love hasn't always been honest. Lou continues to falter in his quest for Merridy - he just can't seem to find the courage to ask her out. Meanwhile, Brendan drops a bombshell on Tess - he wants Tess to move back in with him, but how will she react?

Brendan's anger management fails when he flares up at Michelle and Paul riding their bikes in the street. When Brendan realises that Susan has witnessed this, he changes his tune, but Susan is not convinced. Tad and Simone are enjoying their new found interest in each other, but Paul feels left out and becomes jealous of their relationship. Meanwhile, Tess and Steph have a falling out when Steph tries to warn Tess about Brendan.

Steph attempts to reason with Teresa over their argument, explaining that she only made the comments about Brendan out of concern for Tess. Tess doesn't want a bar of it and tells Steph to keep clear of her private life. Meanwhile, at home on a sick day, an uncomfortable Felicity is joined by Sean. Joe arrives home just in time to see Sean jumping the back fence and bans him from the house. Later Sean calls off the relationship - he can't handle Joe's aggression.

Felicity attempts to run away from home after her break-up with Sean, but Joe catches her at the bus stop just in time. Tad and Simone continue to hit it off, but trouble looms - Paul is attracted to Simone and the feeling is mutual. Meanwhile, Lance interrupts what Toadie was hoping would be a romantic evening between him and Steph.

Lou gears up to ask Merridy out, but will he finally go through with it? Relations remain tense between Paul and Tad, as Tad learns Simone may still be interested in Paul. Libby and Drew begin to get cold feet over the elopement, however Libby makes tentative arrangements for an all-in-one Fijian wedding package. Later, Susan accidentally intercepts a call from the travel agent, confirming the elopement plans - could this ruin everything for the love birds?

Susan and Karl have it out with Drew and Libby over their plans to elope and it looks like the wedding of the year is back on. Michelle's fascination with the 'scary house' grows to the point where she and Bianca place a pamphlet under the door for the lend-a-hand program. But what secret does this house hold? Lou's heart is set to be broken, as Merridy tells him some bad news.

Lou decides he can't tell Merridy how he feels, now that she is leaving. Dione and Joel have a heart-to-heart, leading Joel to think that their relationship is back on - but is it? Meanwhile, things are going well for Tad and his natural mother Rachel, until she tells him her family don't know about him and she wants to keep it that way.

Joel and Dione continue the 'just friends' routine, but it's clear there are sparks between them. How long can this charade last? The competition between Lance and Toadie for Steph's attention heats up, to the point where both are trying to sabotage each other's chances. Meanwhile, Tad arrives at Rachel's house to break the news of his adoption to her family, but she has a sudden change of heart.

Toadie and Lance fall for Michelle's game, both purchasing the exact same gift for Steph's birthday. Simone is growing anxious over her relationship with Tad, and uses Paul as a shoulder to cry on. However, Paul and Simone's extra time together has resulted in a growing attraction between the two. Can they fight these feelings or will they ultimately lead to betrayal?

Paul asks Drew for some advice over Simone and Tad. Drew tells Paul he needs to come clean, or risk losing Tad as a friend. Libby and Drew are at odds over whether to get a joint bank account. Karl suggests they should get prenuptial counselling, but both are keen to work things out on their own - but can they? Meanwhile, Flick receives a call from Sean wanting to see her, but she must ask Joe's permission in order to see him. Will Joe relent?

Felicity meets with Sean, who apologies for ending their relationship and tells Flick he isn't sure he can deal with Joe's aggression. Flick lays it on the line - is he man enough to have a relationship with her or not? Meanwhile, Lance and Toadie continue their conquest of Steph, but their birthday presents prove a disaster - she hates small glass animals. Finally Lou bites the bullet and tells Merridy he loves her, but how will she react?

Merridy is shocked at Lou's admission of love - she feels the same way, but can't turn down the job interstate, was Lou's confession too late? Michelle and Bianca wash the windows of the 'scary house' and find an envelope with their payment inside. A gold bracelet is also left for Michelle. Has the mysterious occupant taken an interest in Michelle?

Toadie is victorious in the latest round of competition for Steph's attention. He asks her for help in replacing his gearbox and she agrees. Flick agrees to take the day off school to go to the beach with Sean, but is annoyed to discover Sean has invited his mate Steve along.

Joe and Flick start to rebuild their relationship after Felicity decides to break up with Sean. Simone and Tad break up when Paul is forced to tell Tad about their mutual crush. Paul's relationship with Tad is left in tatters. Meanwhile, Steph and her friend Kate go bowling with Lance and Toadie. It is obvious to Kate that Lance and Toadie are besotted with Steph, and she tells Steph to wake up.

The triangle over Simone heats up when Paul confronts Tad about the situation. Meanwhile, Lou enters a new venture - toilet seats. While watching a 'crime stoppers' program, Harold sees an image of a wanted criminal, who looks exactly like him.

Libby and Drew agree to begin pre-nuptial counselling. However, Libby learns through Tess that Drew has been talking about their counselling to other people and is not pleased. Harold grows increasingly stressed about the criminal look-a-like he saw on TV. Paul tries to dissuade him from going to the police. Meanwhile, Dione tells Joel she's glad they are just friends - relationships aren't worth the hassle. How will he react?

Fireworks are in store when Joel and Dione share a passionate kiss, despite Dione's claims that she was happy being friends. Harold is called in for questioning over a crime committed in Tasmania. It's his worst nightmare with amnesia his only defence. Meanwhile, Karl risks being sued after giving the 'all clear' to a person he cleared of cancer.

Karl's guilt over Glenda's condition worsens when Maurie arrives unexpectedly and tells Karl she is suing for negligence. Meanwhile, Toadie orchestrates more time with Steph, but she remains oblivious to his feelings for her. Public suspicion of Harold grows when his picture appears on the front page of the Erinsborough News.

Toadie and Joel interview the neighbourhood for their radio segment on the subject of love and lust. Dione gives a particularly long answer, so Joel cuts to the chase and kisses her. How will she react? Meanwhile, Toadie is crushed when Steph indicates that she will know when Mr Right comes along, but so far, that person has eluded her.

Steph senses Toadie is upset over a girl and is forced to admit she is the girl that Toadie is infatuated with. However, neither wants to risk embarrassment by talking about it. Joel on the other hand is thrilled - he has won back the girl and his father, Bernie, has arrived in town. Bernie and Dione seem to get on like a house on fire - could he be flirting with her?

A sad moment for Toadie and Steph when Toadie decides he must distance himself from her. He blames study pressures, but Steph knows the real reason behind his decision. Meanwhile, Drew and Libby are left wondering over the probable success of their relationship, when they continue to fight at their counselling sessions.

Libby and Drew continue to argue about their differences - everything from Libby taking Drew's surname, to placing a newborn child in a creche. Meanwhile, Harold is called in for more questioning, as the Tasmanian police wish to put him in a line-up.

Harold is extradited to Hobart to face the committal hearing. The judge determines Harold should stand trial in the Supreme Court on the burglary charge and fixes bail at $10,000. Meanwhile, Karl wants to keep the pending malpractice suit a secret from Libby - but how long can he keep it that way?

Dione decides to speak her mind with Joel about her ill feelings toward his father, after he promised Joel he will come to the awards ceremony, but doesn't. Meanwhile, Lyn attempts to heal the breach with Karl, who had no idea about the whole saga.

Libby and Steph find new levels to their friendship during their weekend away. However, joy turns to horror when Brendan, in a misguided jealous rage over Tess, hits the two girls and runs their bike off the road. Will the two survive the crash?

The aftermath of the motorcycle accident leaves Libby lifeless on the side of the road. She is rushed to the hospital and undergoes emergency surgery. Steph on the other hand, sustains only minor injuries and is able to leave hospital the next day. Meanwhile, Toadie puts two and two together and realises Brendan was driving recklessly and that the collision has more to do with his culpable driving than a mere accident.

While Libby remains in a critical condition, Karl realises there may be damage to her reproductive organs, but keeps this from Drew and Susan to save their concern. Meanwhile, Madge, Harold and Lou are invited to a school reunion, which leaves them excited. However, Harold is forced to face harsh reality - he may be unable to make it, he could be in jail.

Susan breaks down as the reality of Libby's accident sets in. She is forced to call the wedding guests to cancel the wedding. Meanwhile, Tess wants to believe Brendan, but things are made difficult when Toadie tells her what he saw the night of the accident.

Teresa overhears Brendan practically confess to Libby's accident, and realises she has been a fool. Brendan asks for her forgiveness, but Tess struggles. Later, in the midst of her emotional confusion, Tess gets an urgent call to come to the hospital. What could it be?

Harold and Madge seem to be stalked by a new arrival in town. Later, they discover that the woman, Wendy Barker, has been heartbroken and left destitute by a man named Alfie. She thinks Harold is Alfie - despite Madge's efforts to convince her otherwise.

Karl is relieved when the Medical Board exonerates him over the Glenda Ryan case. However it's not over yet - he still has the Ryan's civil case hanging over his head, along with his concerns for Libby's injuries. Meanwhile, Steph confides in Drew about Toadie and Lance. Drew however, finds it all amusing.

Following advice, Karl decides to settle the Ryan's case out of court. Though it stings Karl, he wants to protect his reputation and given the situation with Libby, wants to alleviate further stress. Meanwhile, in an effort to return their relationship to normal, Steph suggests a poker night with Lance and Toadie. Will it be an awkward night for all?

Awkwardness gets the better of Lance, Toadie and Steph at their poker game, so Steph suggests they talk about what's really going on. Meanwhile, Libby admits to her parents that she can't wait to have children with Drew - which leads to Karl and Susan deciding to tell Libby the truth about her injuries.

Libby is faced with the news she can never have children. Although she tries to make light of the situation, Drew is devastated. Meanwhile, Michelle persuades Bianca to conceal a video camera outside the scary man's house.

When Michelle investigates the scary house, she encounters a man inside - Damon. Michelle flees terrified. Madge and Harold consider using a private investigator to locate Wendy Baker - the only clue to the charges laid against Harold.

Michelle returns to the scary house to retrieve the camera and is met by a pleasant surprise. Steph, on the other hand, is suffering from nightmares and depression. Lance suggests she seek counselling, but Steph keeps a stiff upper lip - she's a Scully after all.

Harold faces a jail sentence unless Wendy testifies on his behalf - which she flatly refuses to do. Madge overhears the confrontation between Harold and Wendy and quickly calls the police, but Wendy gets away. Meanwhile, Dione wants Joel to join her for dinner with an old boyfriend. Joel wonders if there is some unfinished business between the two.

Libby's condition gradually improves, but her visits from Drew are causing her to become depressed. Drew wants to talk about her inability to have children, but Libby snaps and tells him to leave her alone. Meanwhile, Toadie enters another moneymaking scam, when Louise introduces him to the latest kid's game to sweep the world.

Libby wants some space from Drew. He later confides in Steph, who tells him to simply give Libby what she wants and not be overly concerned. Later, however, when Steph's bike is dropped off at the garage, Drew is shocked to hear she plans to ride it again.

Michelle is overcome by the sadness of Damon's life when she learns of the tragic events that led to the death of his wife and daughter. Meanwhile, Tess meets with Brendan's lawyer to discuss his Will - which is nothing like she expected.

Libby feels she can't give Drew the life he wants, now that she can't have children. She subconsciously pushes him away, and when Drew mentions rescheduling the wedding, Libby fights back tears. The faÃ§ade is hard to keep up.

Drew remains blissfully unaware of Libby's feelings and is cheerful and optimistic about their future together - until Libby blurts out that the wedding is off and that she no longer loves him. Drew is left devastated.

Libby tries to explain her decision to Drew - the accident has caused her to re-evaluate her life and she's simply not ready for marriage. Meanwhile, Lance's election campaign continues to be railroaded by Sandy Swimmer, whose identity still remains unknown.

After Paul and Tad's influence, Flick decides to approach Pete in the coffee shop. Meanwhile, Damon is upset as it's the birthday of his daughter who was killed in a car accident. When Michelle scans the archives of the local paper, she is shocked to discover Damon served a short prison term for drink driving after the deaths of his wife and daughter.

Harold receives the wonderful news that Alfie Dougherty has been arrested and now he is off the hook. Meanwhile, Michelle feels betrayed by Damon after she discovers his secret past, and Toadie claims he's found the elusive Sandy Swimmer. Have Tad and Paul gone too far in fooling Felicity over postie Pete?

Paul and Tad are intent on telling Flick the date with Postie Pete is a set-up, however they don't get the chance. Meanwhile, Joel does his best to force Steph and Max together, but when Dione finds out, she is furious. Will Glenda reconsider her decision to testify against Karl?

Karl is relieved when Glenda drops the malpractice suit. Drew on the other hand, is heart broken when he overhears Libby telling Susan she never wants to see him again. Lance and Toadie wonder if Dione is stringing Joel along.

Drew finally confirms that the wedding is off. He begins to withdraw, and Steph is worried. Susan is tired of suppressing her feelings over the breakdown of Libby and Drew's relationship, and decides to attempt to speak to Libby. Michelle seeks Tess's advice about her relationship with Damon, while Lou is invited to spend some time with Merridy in the Northern Territories.

Toadie finally confesses to Joel that he overheard Dione warning Steph from Max. Joel is depressed and confronts Dione. Meanwhile, Flick and Pete give Paul and Tad a piece of their mind. The identity of mystery woman Sandy Swimmer comes close to being revealed.

To Lance's shock and anger, he discovers Sandy Swimmer is actually Toadie. Paul is still failing in his efforts to attract Flick, whose feelings for Pete are growing stronger, and Tad searches for a chaperone for his nightclub gig. Lance and Toadie prepare to do battle as the electioneering becomes ever more intense.

Flick, eager to make an impression on Pete Redman at her first soccer training session, arrives looking her best, complete with make-up, jewellery and a zippy sports outfit. However her main rival Cheyenne tells her she's going to have to do more than look good to impress him. Meanwhile Lance is horrified when Toadie wins the university election, and Lyn suspects that Steph has romantic designs on Drew.

Drew's happiness about a meeting with Libby is short lived when she hands him a box of his belongings and tells him she just wants to be friends. Meanwhile, despite her protests to Lyn, Steph is still deeply attracted to Drew. Passion ignites between Dione and Max as they hug each other goodnight.

Susan is frustrated with Libby's stubbornness over Drew, and Tad risks losing his big break as a DJ until Flick decides to help in his search for a chaperone. Dione decides against telling Joel about her kiss with Max, and agoraphobic Damon is pushed into exiting his house when Michelle is viciously attacked by a dog.

Michelle comes clean to her parents over her friendship with Damon. Tad's debut at the nightclub is a success, and Doula reveals she's going to make him an offer he can't refuse. Meanwhile tempers are frayed at the Scully household when Joe and Lyn come close to all-out warfare over a pair of scissors. However all-out war is averted by a knock on the door. A grinning Joe returns with an envelope in his hand - could the Scullys' fortune be about to change?

The fortune of the Scully's seems to look bright when Joe receives a windfall cheque that could clear all his debts. Tad becomes convinced that older woman Doula is interested in him, while Drew nurses a broken heart. Flick misconstrues Pete's encouragement of her soccer skills and finally gathers the courage to ask him on a date, but before he can answer, she is treated to a rude shock.

Joe consoles a tearful Flick, who later apologises to Tad and Paul for not trusting them. Meanwhile Tess gets a pleasant surprise when her former flatmate arrives back in town - which starts tongues wagging. Lyn decides to pull out of the hairdressing competition.

Toadie seeks the owner of a Celine Dion CD, forcing Lance to admit the mushy album belongs to him. Drew is becoming exhausted after throwing himself into his work to get his mind off Libby, but his overworking has serious consequences as a moment's carelessness leads to disaster. Meanwhile, Dione decides it's time to find Lance a new girlfriend.

Due to Drew's carelessness, Karl's car is stolen. However when the car is found minus a lap-top, Drew insists on paying for the lost computer with the money he had saved for the honeymoon. Meanwhile Dione convinces Lance to accompany her on an evening out with some of her friends.

Dione explains to Lance why girls are not attracted to him - he is too nice. So Dione decides to take Lance on as her project. Meanwhile Lyn has second thoughts about entering the hairdressing competition.

Tad defies Harold and marches off to the nightclub for his DJ gig. An unimpressed Harold gives Tad an ultimatum - he can't live under their roof unless he lives by their rules. Meanwhile, Dione tells Joel about the kiss with Max. How will he react?

Tess tries to fight her attraction to Daniel, while Dione and Joel just can't seem to stop arguing. Meanwhile, Libby is furious when she finds out Karl and Susan have knocked back Drew's cheque for the computer.

Steph struggles with her feelings for Drew - she is falling in love with him and close proximity makes it worse. Bianca and Michelle, meanwhile, are in deep water when they spend all their school camp money on chocolate bars.

Toadie suggests to Steph that she evaluate the depth of her attraction to Drew before she goes ahead and tells him. Attempting to gauge her true feelings, Toadie poses a hypothetical question to Libby - how would she feel if Drew fell in love with someone else? Meanwhile, Joel asks Dione to marry him.

Steph can't bear the thought of spending time with a man she can't have and decides to cut their camping trip short. Lance ignores Toadie's advice about Lisa, and Paul is left wondering why Flick really dislikes Cheyenne.

Joel questions whether he and Dione really are right for each other, when Dione plays a joke telling him she wants to get married. Meanwhile, Paul finally stands up to Flick's critical comments about Cheyenne.

Determined to get Dione back, Joel secretly has a fake tattoo done and claims it is a gesture of commitment. However his practical joke doesn't go quite to plan. Madge and Lou's business relationship is briefly left in tatters.

Flick and Tad overhear Susan telling Karl about Gareth's attempts at blackmail. Bianca is thrilled at meeting 'Boy 4', while Michelle is disappointed when band member Jake is more interested in publicity than meeting her.

Harold keeps his initiative quiet to set up an Internet site at the coffee shop, but not with out repercussions. Steph finally decides to let go of her crush on Drew and to resolve her conflict with Tess.

Lance is keen to progress his relationship with Allana, despite Toadie's cautioning. Karl and Susan find a solution to the room question, or do they? Madge is unable to deter Lyn from holding a beauty tree night at her basketball team's reunion.